“It’s a sad morning for me,” the 44-year-old television personality said on her SiriusXM radio show on Thursday morning (September 28).

Jenny says that modeling for Playboy helped give her the experience she needed to move further in the industry.

“It gave me on-camera experience, so by the time I auditioned for MTV, I was able to get that job,” she said. “And through the numerous covers I did after that or the specials that I would host with Hef, I’ll never forget.”

Jenny got teary-eyed while discussing Hugh‘s death.

“He would always say, ‘Thanks for sharing the dream, Jen.’ Which he liked to say a lot. And when I thought about him passing last night…” Jenny said. “I just thought I wanted one more, one more chance just to say thanks and thank you for sharing your dream with me, and for giving so many girls, and so many people, the opportunity of a lifetime.”

“He was the most goodhearted, caring, generous, supportive friend, mentor…and his zest for life was contagious,” she added.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Kaley Cuoco have a great time chatting with people on the phone while attending the Annual Charity Day hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC, and GFI on Monday (September 11) in New York City.

The event is held every year on or around 9/11 to commemorate the day of the World Trade Center attacks. 658 Cantor Fitzgerald employees, approximately 68% of the company’s workforce, died in the attacks on 9/11.

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The 44-year-old entertainer, who has been married to Donnie for almost three years, took to her Instagram to pen a sweet note congratulating him on finishing a three-month tour with New Kids On The Block.

“A love letter to my husband, Donnie Wahlberg, For the past three months I have watched you pour out your heart and soul. I have seen you give hundreds, if not thousands, of hugs. I’ve seen you make every person you came into contact with feel like they were somebody special, because you do believe they are special,” Jenny began.

She went on to commend Donnie for his work ethic, making fans feel appreciated, generously treating those around him and loving his family Jenny even added some of his sweetest moments from the tour.

“Holding a disabled woman in your arms so she can dance with you. Paying for funerals for fans who left us too soon. Giving the shoes off your feet, the coat off your back, and the hat off your head to those whose lives changed because you did. I’ve seen you give people jobs, lead with mindfulness, stay present while those around you slept, (myself included). And I watched you do this with a smile on your face, and with unconditional love in your heart, with no sleep in your tired bones,” she continued.

Jenny concluded, “Never in my life have I met anyone who has gone out of their way physically, emotionally, spiritually and lovingly for the sake of others. I don’t know anyone like you. And I never will. I just know how lucky I am to have you. I love you.”

Earlier in the day, the couple visited the SiriusXM set at Super Bowl Radio Row to tape her show.

Jenny and Donnie opened up to ET about why they aren’t planning on having more kids.

“I’m like, ‘Oh my god, I really, really kind of still’ — I’m at that age where it’s like really tick tock,” Jenny said. “And we both said we enjoy each other’s company so much, and we have three kids [from previous relationships]! So, we want to be able to give all our energy to them and still enjoy our golden years.”